Hi, I'm Chigozie
Software Engineer
Results driven fullstack software engineer with over five years of experience building, scaling, and maintaining production ready web and backend systems. Strong background in fintech platforms, payment systems, and API driven products used by thousands of users. Experienced in React, Next.js, Java, Spring Boot, Node.js, ExpressJS, and cloud technologies. Passionate about building reliable systems, writing clean code, and delivering software that solves real business problems.
Skills & Technologies
Frontend
Backend
Databases
Tools & Others
Featured Projects
GrowTechAfrica Course Enrollment System
A full-stack web platform built to advertise technology courses and allow student registrations.
Poplar Digital Utilities & Wallet Backend Platform
A robust backend system providing RESTful APIs for purchasing airtime, electricity tokens, and other digital products.
TouchByIfinee Salon Booking & Client Engagement Platform
A sleek and responsive landing page for a beauty salon designed to highlight services, showcase client reviews, display pricing, and allow customers to book appointments or send inquiries through an interactive contact form.
Work Experience
Software Developer & Support Engineer
BlackSilicon Ltd, Lagos, Nigeria
- •Architected and implemented a microservices-based backend comprising three independent services, connected through a centralized API Gateway to enable secure routing, service isolation, and cross-service communication.
- •Designed and built scalable backend APIs powering digital purchases, utility payments, and wallet transactions for a fintech platform serving over 5,000 active users.
- •Implemented an API Gateway layer with request validation, routing, and service abstraction, enabling consistent external APIs while allowing internal services to evolve independently.
- •Integrated third-party payment and utility providers including Flutterwave, Monnify, and EKEDC, ensuring high system reliability, transactional integrity, and near-zero downtime.
- •Developed a full-stack education and business platform (public website and admin dashboard) supporting payments, course enrollment, user management, and role-based access control.
- •Containerized microservices using Docker and orchestrated multi-environment deployments, significantly reducing deployment time and operational overhead.
- •Refactored frontend components and backend service boundaries to improve reusability, maintainability, and developer productivity across teams.
- •Collaborated closely with product managers and frontend engineers to design stable, well-documented APIs consumed by multiple client applications.
Java Backend Engineer
JavaPlus Innovations, Lagos Nigeria
- •Built and deployed Spring Boot microservices handling thousands of API requests daily across multiple products.
- •Designed secure REST APIs for user onboarding, wallet systems, and payment processing with strong focus on data security and compliance.
- •ntegrated third party payment services including Paystack and Flutterwave, reducing failed transactions and improving payment success rates.
- •Optimized backend performance and improved system stability through better service design and monitoring.
Software Engineer Intern
Erina Technologies
- •Supported development of web applications using React and Java Spring Boot.
- •Assisted in building and testing REST APIs for core application features.
- •Collaborated with designers and senior developers to deliver responsive and user friendly interfaces.
- •Fixed bugs and improved existing features based on team feedback.
- •Fixed bugs and improved existing features while learning best practices in version control and team collaboration.
Get In Touch
Have a project in mind or want to collaborate? Feel free to reach out. I'm always open to discussing new opportunities.